Russian military personnel take part in the nation's Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9, 2011. Photo: MoD Russia.
Tens of thousands of granite-faced soldiers marched in lockstep across Red Square Monday in Russia's annual Victory Day display of military might. Photo: MoD Russia.
The Victory Day parade was watched by President Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and the top leadership of the country. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russian military personnel march during the Victory Day Parade. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russia's Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov stands in an open limousine as he takes part in a military parade in Red Square on the Victory Day in Moscow May 9, 2011. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russian military vehicles move along Red Square during a military parade on the Victory Day in Moscow May 9, 2011. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russian military tanks move along Red Square during a military parade on the Victory Day in Moscow May 9, 2011. Photo: MoD Russia.
A Soviet-era T-34 tank is on move during the Victory Day parade in Kiev, Monday, May 9, 2011.
Russian missiles at display during the 65th Victory Day parade. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russian surface-to-air missiles at display. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russia's 66th Victory Day Parade. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russian army Topol-M missile launchers are seen during Russia's annual Victory Day display of military might. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russia's annual Victory Day parade marking the victory in World War II. Photo: MoD Russia.
Russia's 66th Victory Day Parade in Moscow, on May 9, 2011. Photo: MoD Russia.
Guns are fired on the embankment of the Moskva river in front of the Kremlin wall during a military parade on the Victory Day in Moscow May 9, 2011. Russia celebrates the 66th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany.